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What are the differences between the
medical standards and the medical
guidelines?
Standards/regulations are law. Guidelines are best practices.
In which regulation(s) are the driver
physical qualification standards cited?
49 CFR 391.41
In which regulation(s) are the medical examiners responsibilities cited?
49 CFR 391.43
What objective tests and measurements are
required as part of the driver physical
examination?
- Height and weight
- Vision
- Hearing
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Urine dipstick for specific gravity, protein,
blood, and glucose
What are the possible outcomes of the driver
physical examination?
Certification or disqualification
To pass the interstate CMV driver
vision exam, a visual acuity of ______
corrected or uncorrected is required.
20/40 or better in BOTH eyes individually and combined
What eye conditions must the
medical examiner ask the driver
about and if indicated request
specialist evaluation?
Retinopathy, cataracts, aphakia (absence of the lens),
glaucoma, and macular
degeneration
, According to FMCSA regulations, which
of the following must the ME evaluate
when examining a driver's eyes?
A. Pupil reactivity
B. Iris symmetry
C. Conjunctiva injection
D. Corneal thickness
Pupil reactivity
Purpose of the Vision Exemption?
To certify some drivers with monocular vision.
Where is Federal Vision Examination Program cited?
49 DFR 391.41(b)(10)
Minimum standard for hearing evaluation via audiometry?
</= 40 dB hearing loss in at least one ear
Is audiometry required?
No, not if forced whisper test passed in at least one ear.
Mandatory waiting period after
diagnosis of DM?
None
Highest acceptable A1c?
10%
Maximum certification time for someone with DM?
1 year
Define epilepsy according to FMCSA.
2 or more unprovoked seizures.
Wait period for a single unprovoked seizure?
5 years (Must also be off all medication)
Waiting period for acute MI?
2 months
Minimum required LVEF?
40%